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Push Ad Detector identifies apps spamming notification window, provides opt-out options

Last week I said that mobile security companies should focus less on trying to scare users about malware, and spend more time plugging holes that Google isn’t addressing. Mobile security firm Lookout w…

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Samsung

Samsung will advertise Galaxy Note in expensive 90-second Super Bowl commercial

Samsung is announcing something “big” during Super Bowl XLVI. The Korean giant could mean big literally, as in the size of its device, or figuratively, as in the reception the company hopes to rec…

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T-Mobile

Who is the Spanish T-Mobile Girl? Meet Valeska Castillo

“The T-Mobile Girl,” as she’s often referred to by people watching the NBA playoffs, is a model named Carly Foulkes. But while everyone has been asking “Who’s that girl from t…

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Android

The Android Notification bar is not a billboard, so stop advertising there [Opinion]

My notification window reveals 19 unread Gmail messages, a missed call, prompts to update my apps in the Android Market, and – gasp – an advertisement. Suddenly, Gun Bros has taken it upon itself t…

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Android Tricks

How to disable ads in the Android notifications menu

A slowly growing number of Android app developers have chosen to adopt AirPush, an advertising system that places ads in the Android notification window. I won’t get into a long-winded argument abou…

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Android News

Angry Birds Super Bowl commercial will feature special game code

Keep an eye on the television during the Super Bowl and your hand on your remote during commercial breaks to see a special ad from Angry Birds. Developer Rovio Mobile and 20th Century Fox are promoting the upcomi…

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T-Mobile

T-Mobile 4G network is so fast, Dwyane Wade sparks national frenzy [Commercials]

T-Mobile is drawing on its connections to the NBA once again to promote the company. This time, “America’s Largest 4G Network” enlisted the help of Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade to show…

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T-Mobile

See the T-Mobile G2 ruin a century of cinema

Everyone talks about the greatness of technology, but there are times when people are reminded how much technology can get in the way. Case in point: the T-Mobile G2. Imagine what would happen if the G2 – o…

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Android News

Koreans make the best Android commercials. [VIDEO]

People love discussing commercials for Android (present company included). Media and fans alike can’t help but to critique the adverts from mobile phone companies to see who “gets” Android a…

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Sweden loves him; how about you?

Android

Sweden loves him; how about you?

This will be the shortest post that I’ve written in a while. I have no idea what exactly this is for, I don’t know what aim the Swedes had in making it, but I know that you’ll probably want to watc…

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Application Where gets relevant with its own local ad network

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Application Where gets relevant with its own local ad network

Mobile advertisements can seem odd and out of context on most ad supported applications. That is why being able to target advertisements to customers when and where they need them is so important. uLocate, the…

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Megan Fox heats up bath tub for Motorola Devour Super Bowl ad

Android News

Megan Fox heats up bath tub for Motorola Devour Super Bowl ad

Megan Fox can’t act, but she’s hot. Really hot. Motorola knows this, which is probably why they hired her to appear in a Super Bowl advertisement promoting the new Motorola Devour. The beautiful Ms. Fox sex…

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Weather Channel puts barcode on-screen so viewers can download Android app

Android News

Weather Channel puts barcode on-screen so viewers can download Android app

The Weather Channel is running a promotion to encourage viewers to download its Android app while watching TV. During select broadcasts, TWC will display a barcode on-screen that viewers can scan with their p…

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Verizon trashes AT&T’s network in lawsuit response

Verizon

Verizon trashes AT&T’s network in lawsuit response

Ouch! That’s all I could say when I started reading Verizon’s response to the AT&T lawsuit that seeks to block Verizon’s “There’s a Map for That” advertisements.…

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Google Maps showing ads on iPhone…is Android next? [speculation]

Android

Google Maps showing ads on iPhone…is Android next? [speculation]

Some iPhone users got a bit of a surprise recently when they fired up Google Maps and performed a search. For the first time, they reported seeing advertisements appear alongside their results. Should Android…

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